Enterobius vermicularis Infection among Preschool Children: A 12-Year (2008-2019) Survey in Large Cities and Provinces of the Republic of Korea |
Shin, Hyejoo
(Institute of Parasitic Diseases)
Jung, Bong-Kwang (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Ryoo, Seungwan (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Hong, Sooji (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Chang, Taehee (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Park, Jiyeon (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Lee, Keon Hoon (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Lee, Jeonggyu (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Park, Jae Young (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) Jeoung, Hoo-Gn (Korea Association of Health Promotion (KAHP)) Cho, Jae Hyun (Korea Association of Health Promotion (KAHP)) Chai, Jong-Yil (Institute of Parasitic Diseases) |
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